Gino Wickman had a great line:
“You are just a one great person move from a totally different organization”.
- Where are you having capacity issues?
- Not getting results?
- Or are just plain frustrated?
Your next people move should be a strategic action that strengthens your team, aligns with your Accountability Chart, and ensures Right People, Right Seats (RPRS) in your organization.
Tips for a Better Organization Through People Moves:
1. Assess Your Team Using GWC (Gets it, Wants it, Capacity to do it)
- Does each person Get their role?
- Do they truly Want it?
- Do they have the Capacity (skills, time, mental energy) to do it well?
- If someone doesn’t meet all three, it’s time for a move.
2. Use the People Analyzer
- Measure your team against your Core Values using the People Analyzer™ tool. Anyone who doesn’t fit may need coaching, repositioning, or replacing.
3. Clarify the Accountability Chart
- Is every seat filled with the right person?
- Are there gaps that are holding you back?
- Do you have too many hats on one person that need to be reassigned?
4. Make Hard People Decisions Quickly
- If someone is not the right fit, keeping them drags down the whole team. Move them out respectfully but decisively.
5. Develop & Elevate A-Players
- Identify your next leader and invest in them.
- Provide coaching and new opportunities to strengthen the team.
6. Ensure Leadership Alignment
- Your leadership team should be 100% strong before focusing on the rest of the organization.
- If a leader isn’t working, fix it now—it only gets harder later.
One Great People Move Ideas:
- Hire for a critical open seat.
- Promote an A-Player to a leadership role.
- Remove someone who is not a Core Values fit.
- Redistribute responsibilities for better balance.
- Invest in leadership development for key team members.
What’s your biggest People challenge right now? If you need help making the right People Moves, drop me a note.
Stay focused!!
